Simple Japanese Recipes
These grilled chicken wings are one of the fastest and easiest Japanese dishes. Teba shio are perfect for a quick dinner or for a party! When people think of tebasaki (chicken wings), many people think of Nagoya-style where the fried wings are in a sweet and savory sauce. While I […]
Hiyayakko is a perfect and quick cold side dish for a hot day! We’ve been in and out of heat waves in Los Angeles, so I’ve been craving foods that are refreshing or cold. In Japan, many dishes are considered seasonal and Hiyayakko, Japanese Chilled Tofu, is an extremely popular […]
Taco Rice is a fun culture-crossing fusion dish from Okinawa! Japan is the king of taking inspiration from other cultures foods and twisting it to make it fit the Japanese palate. Taco Rice is the perfect example of this. It’s a popular dish from Okinawa, one of Japan’s most southernmost […]
Looking for a fun twist on deviled eggs for Easter at home? These Yuzu Miso Deviled Eggs use miso for added umami and yuzu kosho for a kick of spice. Deviled eggs have always been a party food I loved eating (especially with caviar on top!). There’s so many good […]
A delicious matcha variation to the popular Dalgona Coffee trend: a whipped, fluffy cloud of matcha on milk. If you haven’t heard, Dalgona Coffee has been taking over the internet. It first gained popularity on TikTok and has since spread across all other platforms. It’s definitely going to be one […]
A classic, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly, Buta no Kakuni, made easier and faster with the Instant Pot (or pressure cooker)! You asked and you shall receive! After making this and posting on Instagram stories, there were tons of recipe requests for this dish – so here you go! Braised Pork […]
Hi! I'm Sylvia Wakana, a half-Japanese, half-American girl living between Los Angeles & Tokyo! I love cats and mugs and love sharing Japanese culture through FOOD!